'Parliament building inaccessible to me,' MP says
Summary
MP Marie Tidball, who has a disability, is advocating for better accessibility in the UK Houses of Parliament. She shares her experiences and challenges with the current accessibility issues, noting that improvements are needed to make Parliament more inclusive for people with disabilities. Tidball mentions that despite ongoing efforts, there is still a lot of work required to upgrade facilities.Key Facts
- Marie Tidball is a Labour MP with a congenital disability that affects her arms and legs.
- Tidball has raised concerns about the inaccessibility of door handles and other features in the Houses of Parliament.
- About 22% of the voting-age population in the UK has a disability.
- The Parliament spokesperson stated that the House of Commons Modernisation Committee is working on accessibility improvements.
- Tidball visited the Parliament building with a reporter to highlight accessibility issues, such as distant accessible toilets and heavy doors.
- Some accessible changes have been made, including a door in Portcullis House.
- Tidball and other disabled MPs have given evidence to the Modernisation Committee about these issues.
- Challenges include dark areas, lack of signage, and inadequate accessible facilities in the historic Palace of Westminster.
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